1 Senior Project Officer jobs in Tanzania

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

Our Tanzania program, founded in 2013, serves approximately. 150,000 farmers, providing quality farm supplies through a network of agrodealer shops, and a range of different tree species through local nurseries situated close to farmers. Our team in Tanzania is headquartered in Iringa and supported by three smaller offices Mbeya and Njombe in the southern highlands. To learn more about our work, look at our Tanzania program blog.

About the Role

The Project Officer will support the implementation of the Tree Pilot Project at the village level by working with smallholder farmers, distributing seedlings, providing technical guidance, and ensuring successful tree planting and management.

You will be a part of the Market Access Team and will report directly to the Market Acess Coordinator. This role is based in Iringa and is fully onsite.

Responsibilities





Manage the day-to-day operations of the Tanzania Tree Pilot Project Office, ensuring effective implementation of project activities and achieving project goals.

Oversee the development and implementation of project work plans, budgets, and schedules.

Coordinate with local stakeholders, including government officials, community leaders, and project partners, to ensure successful project delivery.

Monitor and report on project progress, identifying and mitigating risks and issues as they arise.

Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and standards, as well as local laws and regulations.



Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:





5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in a conservation or environmental organization.

Proven experience in managing budgets and financial reporting.

Strong knowledge of forestry, conservation, and environmental issues in Tanzania.

Experience working with local communities and stakeholders in Tanzania.

Fluency in Swahili and English languages.



Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Mufindi District, Iringa Region (village-based)

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Contract Duration

1 Year

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Tanzania.

Application Deadline

17 December 2025. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here ( ), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.